Benedict Arnold became a traitor, but once was a loyalist. He was an American General who fought for American independence from the British Empire in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He also tricked the British into fighting a battle that didn’t exist. After he was court-marshaled for using the army for his own personal reasons, he started making deals with the British because he wanted more money and was in debt. Even though British didn’t fully trust Arnold, they still assisted in making him a British officer. Bendict ArnoldVideoMajor GeneralBiography Clip
January 14, 1741- Birth of a Conqueror
January 1757- Joins US militia
January 1774- Elected Captain of Militia
May 1775- Plan to invade Canada
December 31. 1777- Major Victory at Battle of Saratoga
June 14, 1801- Death of a Hero/Traitor
Quote By Benedict Arnold: "Let me die in this old uniform in which I fought my battles. May God forgive me for ever having put on another."
Benedict Arnold became a traitor, but once was a loyalist. He was an American General who fought for American independence from the British Empire in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He also tricked the British into fighting a battle that didn’t exist. After he was court-marshaled for using the army for his own personal reasons, he started making deals with the British because he wanted more money and was in debt. Even though British didn’t fully trust Arnold, they still assisted in making him a British officer. Bendict ArnoldVideo Major GeneralBiography Clip
Quote By Benedict Arnold:
"Let me die in this old uniform in which I fought my battles. May God forgive me for ever having put on another."